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Garden City, NY

Diving Camp

at Nassau Community College

Ages 7 - 15

July 27th through August 21st

2026 Registration is now OPEN!

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BUILDING SKILLED AND CONFIDENT DIVERS

Future Stars Diving Camp is designed for all levels – from beginner to nationally ranked divers. Campers work in teams of similar abilities, and work with our highly qualified staff to achieve personalized goals.

In addition to training in the pool and diving well, campers use trampolines with harnesses and video analysis software to aid their development. Campers have the opportunity to showcase the dives they have been working on to all friends and family members during their Friday diving exhibitions.  

locationsSummer Day Camp 
1 Education Dr, Garden City, NY 11530

phone: 516-268-2267
email: nassau@fscamps.com

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Diving Camp Facilities at Nassau

  • 13-1/2-foot-deep diving well
  • Heated indoor 8-lane pool
  • 1-meter and 3-meter springboards with overhead harness systems
  • Training trampoline and harnesses
  • Crash mats and tumble mats
  • Air-conditioned classroom equipped for film study

Building Skills That Last Beyond Diving Camp

  • Harnesses – Practice new skills safely with harness support, building confidence while learning proper form
  • Routine Work – Refine full dive sequences with a focus on technique, consistency, and clean entries
  • Front Dives – Develop strong fundamentals through progressive front-dive drills and corrections
  • Back Dives – Build stability and body control while learning smooth, confident backward takeoffs
  • Twists – Learn proper twisting mechanics to improve balance, rotation, and air awareness
  • Flips – Progress through flipping drills that emphasize height, rotation, and safe entries
  • Trampoline – Enhance aerial awareness and body alignment through controlled trampoline training
  • Dry Board – Practice takeoffs, timing, and technique on a dry board before moving skills to the water

 

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2026 Dates & Rates

Find the camp week that fits your schedule.

Program
Date
Age
Weekly
Price
SAVE
3+weeks
(per wk)
Diving
Jul 27 - Jul 31
10 - 17
$650
$600
Diving
Aug 3 - Aug 7
10 - 17
$650
$600
Diving
Aug 10 - Aug 14
10 - 17
$650
$600
Diving
Aug 17 - Aug 21
10 - 17
$650
$600

Additional Services

Extended Day:
Early Drop-Off $65/wk, Late Pick-Up $65/wk

Sibling Discount:
Save $25/wk (after first child)

Directions to Future Stars Nassau

Future Stars is conveniently located at Nassau Community College in Garden City, just minutes from the Meadowbrook Parkway. Click HERE for an interactive campus map.

 

DIVING CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00 am: Daily goal setting / Warm up

9:30 am: Conditioning & Flexibility

10:15 am: Diving Drills

11:00 am: Trampoline & Harness Training

12:00 pm: Diving

1:00 pm: Lunch

2:00 pm: Video Analysis

3:00 pm: Diving

3:45 pm: Wrap up

Daily activities, sports, and times are subject to change

 

Testimonials

“My kids had an amazing time at Future Stars! Their coach was incredible. He broke things down in a way that really clicked for them. All the coaches were so skilled and kept the energy high, which made it clear how much they love what they do. We’ll definitely be back next summer!”

 

- Karla H.

“My daughter has attended Future Stars for the past 3 summers. The staff and program have been nothing short of amazing. My daughter has strengthened her skills and grown so much in her abilities.”

- Bianca V.

“My kids have an absolute blast here every week. The staff is so kind and helpful and all have great energy. The staff are incredible. My kids have done multiple programs and have loved the experience in each and every program. Highly recommend!”

- Lisa J.

Meet the Director

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Charlie VanDercook

Director of Operations and Director for Purchase College since 1993

 

Charlie co-founded Future Stars Camps and served as the very first Camp Director when the program launched in 1980. With more than four decades of experience leading camps, he has been shaping meaningful youth experiences from the very beginning.

A lifelong athlete, Charlie played tennis in high school, in college, and on the 1976 WATCH circuit before turning to coaching. He went on to serve as Director of Tennis at Banksville Racket Club, Westhampton Bath & Tennis, Hampton Athletic Club, and Green Hollow Tennis Club.

Today, as Director of Operations and Director for Purchase College, Charlie combines his collegiate athletic background, deep coaching expertise, and proven leadership to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for every camper.

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